What are the Most Common Stolen Items From Supermarket Theft?
According to Statista, in the 2022/23 period, there were an estimated 342,343 shoplifting offences in England & Wales – a sharp increase from 247,999 during the 2021/22 period. With the current cost of living crisis and rapid price inflation, supermarket thefts have unfortunately seen a drastic increase of roughly 24% compared to the previous year, according […]
Retail Security Officer Duties
The demand for retail security services continues to rise, driven by the increasing crime rate, for good reason. A study by College Police UK found that actively monitored CCTV systems, overseen by retail security guards, reduced crime by more than 15% compared to standalone surveillance systems. While retail security officer duties often include preventing theft, […]
What is Security in Retail?
In 2021-22, there were 867 accounts of violent or abusive incidents daily, according to the BRC’s Crime Survey 2023. There were also 8 million cases of customer theft in just a year, making it a very dangerous period for retailers. This makes security in retail all the more important for businesses. Given the substantial financial […]